YEARLY HIGH
0.9205 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.8653 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8898 EGP

2021 MDL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.9205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.8653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0552 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9111 to the December average rate of 0.8863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9205 was down 5.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,603 EGP
2020 Average 4,589 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4,327 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.89 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9150
0.8682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.8904, compared to 0.8892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0268 EGP (High: 0.8996 / Low: 0.8728). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 EGP (High: 0.8912 / Low: 0.8798).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.9111) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-0.45%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.9111
2020 Avg (January) 0.9152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9205 0.9011 0.9111
February 0.9109 0.8900 0.8997
March 0.8996 0.8728 0.8873
April 0.8854 0.8653 0.8771
May 0.8912 0.8798 0.8857
June 0.8938 0.8688 0.8819
July 0.8819 0.8664 0.8721
August 0.8965 0.8767 0.8884
September 0.9012 0.8874 0.8929
October 0.9108 0.8952 0.9027
November 0.9027 0.8855 0.8928
December 0.8929 0.8805 0.8863